Cool and Creative Uses for Chalkboard Paint

Instead of hanging a large chalkboard in a common area of your home, why not transform an existing item using chalkboard paint? Whether you want to display a grocery list or simply write a greeting for your guests, these tips will show you some unexpected — and useful — ways to use chalkboard paint around the home.

Chalkboard Wine Glasses [justshortofcrazy.com]
The next time you have your friends over for wine and cheese, customize their wine glasses with this creative tutorial. Simply paint the bases of an affordable set of wine glasses with basic craft store chalkboard paint, then allow each guest to write his or her name using a piece of chalk. That way, you can easily keep track of which glass belongs to each guest!

All Occasion Chalkboard Banner [deliacreates.com]
Decorate for any occasion without purchasing new decorations with this reusable chalkboard banner. Cut large triangular shapes out of chalk cloth vinyl, string it on a decorative ribbon, and then write a seasonal message or greeting to put on display.

Framed Magnetic Chalkboard Spice Rack [addicted2decorating.com]
If you love to cook, this chalkboard spice rack is a great kitchen project. By painting the inside of a frame with chalkboard paint and attaching small spice jars using magnets and sheet metal, you can label your spices, keep them organized, and switch them up whenever one runs out.

Learn To DIY With These Informative Websites

Whether you want to save a bit of money or you simply love making things with your own hands, DIY (Do It Yourself) projects are becoming an increasingly popular alternative for many homeowners. These inspirational DIY websites will teach you how to make just about anything you can imagine.

Better Homes and Gardens
If you want to DIY your way to a more beautiful home, Better Homes and Gardens is the place to go. The magazine’s popular website is full of a seemingly endless assortment of projects separated into neat categories, from 1-Hour Projects to projects by room. Small-space decorating ideas will help you make the most of a smaller space, and you’ll even find complete DIY makeovers to help you revamp and entire space in your home.

Instructables
Instructables is an online database full of ideas for making anything you can think of, and it offers a number of different DIY ideas that are both pretty and functional. Browse seasonal projects for upcoming holidays, or create macramé pot hangers for an indoor garden. If you have a DIY project in mind already, Instructables also offers a helpful search bar where you can search for items by keyword, as well as video tutorials to make your project easier and more hands-on.

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